Sovereign Finance Limited is a leading financial services provider with a prime desire to promote trailblazing Financial & Investment solutions to customers in different sectors of the Nigerian economy. Our priority is to create opportunities for our clients to save accumulated capital and build sustainable wealth.

The company is founded by a team of savvy finance & investment specialist with evidence of track record of exceptional performance, superb integrity, and innovation. The company is at the center of financial innovation propelled by technological prowess and is at a position of pre-eminence in the Nigeria financial Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Head, Internal Audit & Assurance

• Conducting Audits: Examining financial records, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential risks and controls.
• Testing and Verification: Verifying financial data, transactions, and assets through sampling and testing.
• Reporting Findings: Documenting and reporting audit results, including recommendations for improvement.
• Compliance Checks: Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency gains.
• Internal Controls: Evaluating and strengthening internal controls and governance.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Analyzing financial statements for accuracy and fairness.
• Fraud Detection: Identifying potential fraud or irregularities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicating audit results and recommendations to management, boards, and external parties.

Requirements

• BSc or HND holder in Accounting, minimum 10 years of experience in a financial institution as an Auditor Accounting Professional Qualification (ICAN or ACCA is a must).

Salary
N12,000,000 – N14,000,000 annually.

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2025.